A Team unofficial Test… : South Africa A in control after Day 2
At the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia, Marques Ackerman’s outstanding performance on day two put South Africa A ahead of West Indies A.
Marques Ackerman scored a double century (209 off 170 balls)
South Africa chose to field first after winning the toss on the first day of the first unofficial Test. In 63.4 overs, West Indies A were dismissed for 240 all out. With a patient knock of 61 off 105 balls, Tevin Imlach topscored for his side. The other two major contributors during the first inning were Khary Pierre (44) and Mikyle Louis (57). Okuhle Cele, who took five wickets for 43 runs, was South Africa A’s most impressive bowler.
Tevin Imlach scored 61 runs on Day 1
Ackerman’s innings of 209 off 170 balls spearheaded South Africa to an amazing 306-run innings lead on day two of the Test match. His amazing innings consisted of 32 fours and two sixes, and he constantly put the West Indies bowlers under pressure. Jason Smith (56) and Jordan Hermann (52) had the other significant innings on day two. Wicketkeeper-batsman Rivaldo Moonsamy ended the day’s play on 68 not out as South Africa A ended the day’s play on 546 for 6; they will enter day three in the driver’s seat.
